Express bring in two players from Ontario TRADE NEWS| The Express have acquired 2002-born defenseman Ian Devlin and 2001-born goaltender Dylan Kruss from the St. Micheal's Buzzers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. –> https://t.co/mS8HiQ06oO Welcome aboard, Ian and Dylan. pic.twitter.com/aMcRPwYtw4 — Coquitlam Express […]
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Vipers Alumni: Mike Santorelli
Mike Santorelli has had a very interesting hockey career. The Vancouver, BC native played in one season with the Vipers but had a career that led him to the National Hockey League and the opportunity to play for his hometown team. Santorelli played one year with the Vipers in […]
BCHL Today: Clippers sign Lavery for 2020-21, Wild bring in Vlaha for 2021-22, Bonar called up to AHL, and more
Clippers bring on forward Lavery PLAYER SIGNING |Clippers add more talent from #Nanaimo to the roster with Luke Lavery. Lavery is a 16-year-old forward who played with the North Island Silvertips U-18 team. Full Story๐: https://t.co/2eQeok2kMM#NanaimoClippers | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/yr1Xt6n9Ms — Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) January 14, 2021 The Nanaimo Clippers […]
Former Grizzlies’ den members: Matt Pettinger
In the 25-plus seasons since the Grizzlies joined the BC Hockey League, they’ve produced several famous alumni. For their 25th anniversary in 2019, the Grizz invited alumnus Matt Pettinger to drop the puck at their home opener. Pettinger had a long career in professional hockey and played everywhere from […]
BCHL Today: Rizzo is headed to Denver, Sweeney resurfaces in NCDC, Barzal re-ups on Long Island, and more
Rizzo commits to University of Denver Iโm proud to announce my commitment to play D1 hockey at @DU_Hockey. Thank you to my family, coaches and those who have helped me along the way. #gopioneers pic.twitter.com/t8jae3xn5U — Massimo Rizzo (@MassimoRizzo28) January 9, 2021 Chilliwack Chiefs forward Massimo Rizzo announced via […]
BCHL Today: League responds to updated health order, Bottini and Fust are done at the World Juniors, and more
League responds to updated health order COVID-19 Update: Dec. 30 Revisions to current PHO order allow 19 and 20-year-old players to resume Phase 2 activities with their teamshttps://t.co/NN7qHY1kmf pic.twitter.com/F9b0i6eXOo — BC Hockey League (@GoBCHL) December 30, 2020 The BC Hockey League put out a notice on Wednesday in response […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks alumni profile: Taro Hirose
They are currently four active National Hockey League players whose careers stem from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks organization. Among these alumni are Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson, Columbus Blue Jackets centre Riley Nash, and New Jersey Devils veteran centre Travis Zajac. The latest inductee into the active alumni list […]
BCHL Today: Vees test negative for COVID-19, Eagles cancel All-Star Challenge, Clips trade Kitchen, and more
Vees test negative for COVID-19 NEWS: The Vees have received negative tests for their players and staff after a player tested positive for COVID-19 last week. DETAILS ๐ | https://t.co/HQxWGGj2Az#BCHL pic.twitter.com/18yWn30ePk — Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) December 4, 2020 After a Penticton Vees player tested positive for COVID-19 in late […]
Defending the zone: the top Express defensemen of all time
(This article was originally published on Nov. 17, 2020.) Fellow BCHLNetwork contributor Clifford Hofferd recently penned an article examining the current defense corps for the Victoria Grizzlies. In a salute to Clifford, let’s take a gander at the best of the Express defensemen. Who are the greatest defensemen in […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs and Express make a big trade, Silverbacks continue to add scoring, and more
Chiefs pick up Rizzo from Coquitlam NEWS: Chiefs Acquire Rizzo from the Coquitlam Express ๐ https://t.co/0KYipBaCyg pic.twitter.com/WCLVUGe8iX — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) October 19, 2020 The Coquitlam Express made a sizeable trade on Monday, sending 2001-born forward Massimo Rizzo to the Chilliwack Chiefs for 2001-born forward Arlo Merritt and future […]